Company Profile | December 22, 2022 Premium Gildan Activewear (TSX: GIL) Company ProfileGildan Activewear is a Canada-based manufacturer of apparel, including activewear, hosiery and underwear. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company sells its products in Canada, China and the US and over 47 other countries. Read More
Company Profile | December 22, 2022 Premium Signet Jewelers (NYSE: SIG) Company ProfileSignet Jewelers is a retailer of jewelry products. Headquartered in Bermuda, the company operates stores in Canada, Ireland, the UK and the US. Read More
Company Profile | December 22, 2022 Premium PUMA SE (XTRA: PUM) Company ProfilePuma is a Germany-based brand that offers casual lifestyle accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, the company sells its products in Canada, China, the US and over 117 more countries. Read More
Deep Dive | December 20, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: UK Grocery Retailing—Inflation Pressures Stunt Market GrowthIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the growth trajectory of the UK grocery market as inflation stunts growth, and explore the competitive landscape and key trends affecting consumer behavior. Read More
Insight Report | December 20, 2022 Premium Travel Retail and Beauty: Conversion Rates of DreamsAfter being derailed by the Covid-19 pandemic, travel retail is starting to once again approach 2019 productivity levels. We examine current trends in the travel retail market, including future opportunities for beauty brands and retailers. Read More
Insight Report | December 20, 2022 Premium November 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volumes Remain Deeply Negative but Some Sectors See Value Growth StrengthenIn November 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 6.1% year over year while values grew 3.1%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration. Read More
Insight Report | December 19, 2022 Premium Mixed-Use Real Estate—London’s Battersea Power Station Renewed with Retail RelevanceMembers of the Coresight Research team visited Battersea Power Station, a historic, decommissioned power station that recently reopened as a mixed-use center. We review the amenities available at Battersea Power Station and the destination’s retail potential. Read More
Insight Report | December 19, 2022 Premium Metaverse Fashion: Inclusivity and Realism in Avatar Wearables, plus Survey Findings from RobloxWe explore fashion in the metaverse (avatar wearables), with a focus on diversity, inclusivity and opportunities for brands in video games and pre-Web 3.0 platforms. We also present select findings from a recent consumer survey by virtual world Roblox. Read More
Company Profile | December 18, 2022 Premium Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE: DECK) Company ProfileDeckers is a US-based brand owner of accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in Goleta, California, the company sells products in China, Canada, the US and over 47 other countries. Read More
Company Profile | December 18, 2022 Premium Columbia Sportswear Company (NasdaqGS: COLM) Company ProfileColumbia Sportswear is a US-based brand owner of accessories, apparel, footwear and outdoor equipment. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company sells its products in Canada, China, the US and over 69 other countries. Read More
Company Profile | December 18, 2022 Premium Crocs (NasdaqGS: CROX) Company ProfileCrocs is a US-based accessories and footwear brand owner and retailer. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, the company sells its products in Australia, Canada, China, the UK and the US and over 85 other countries. Read More
Company Profile | December 18, 2022 Premium Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE: CRI) Company ProfileCarter’s is a US-based retailer of accessories, apparel and footwear for babies and young children. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company operates stores in Canada, Mexico and the US. Read More
Insight Report | December 16, 2022 Premium Robotics in Retail—Part 1: Autonomous Vehicles and Cobots Optimize the Supply ChainIn the first report of our two-part Robotics in Retail series, we explore two key applications of robotics in the retail supply chain: in warehousing and in last-mile delivery. We discuss the role and benefits of autonomous vehicles (including drones) and cobots (collaborative robots), as well as selected use cases by brands and retailers. Read More
Store Tracker | December 15, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 50: UK Openings Up by One-QuarterOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Casey’s General Store, Co-op, JD Sports, Lululemon Athletica and Vera Bradley, among other companies. Read More
Event Coverage | December 15, 2022 Premium Salesforce Industry Analyst Forum 2022: Slack CEO To Leave Salesforce; Digital HQ Concept Enables CollaborationWe present key insights from Salesforce’s Industry Analyst Forum, a virtual fireside chat with Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield that focused on the future of the collaboration tool. We discuss Salesforce’s acquisition of Slack, the impending departure of Butterfield and Slack’s plans to improve productivity through integrations. Read More